Artwork and design projects by Soula Mantalvanos
Doug Moran National Portrait Prize Semi Finalist
Absolutely gobsmacked at this achievement, and incredibly confused at the same time. Who would have thought a horrifying life changing event could bring so much reward. Nevertheless, I’m going with it and [...]
The Greek Australian Cultural League of Melbourne (GACLM)'s 3rd annual art exhibition, Antipodean Palette 2013
... and I'm participating, again! This time with two posters I prepared for The Santorini Biennale of Arts, a fabulous competition calling for posters with the theme, Design A Wish for Greece. [...]
Early Spring for me in Daylesford
I’ve heard people say artwork can take on a life of its own… well now I believe it. Not having been able to make new work for [...]
Borough of Queenscliffe 150th Anniversary Art Award finalist
This piece came about when I was on a retreat (from the pain ritual) in Hepburn Springs. After my tutorials with Jeff Makin I wanted to continue the simplicity he taught [...]
Kitchen Splashback
When we were renovating our warehouse, time came to address the kitchen splashback. Our kitchen is where good conversation starts due to the fact of course, that good conversation goes with [...]
Iconography
Growing up around Orthodox icons and visiting Cyprus when I was seven exposed me to the traditional techniques of egg tempera painting, fresco and iconography. After painting The Hellenic Republic mural of [...]
Master copy Girl With a Pearl Earing
Master copies, good practice My dear art mentor, the brilliant Jeff Makin, tells me it's good art practice to always work on a master copy and set me to my first project [...]
Life drawing with Jeff Makin
James Makin Gallery, Tuesday night life drawing with Jeff Makin. 2010. Not for sale. Conté on paper. Various sizes, long poses. [...]
Helen, at Madame Sousou’s
I was lucky enough to receive a commission to paint Helen and combine two great passions. French character and life drawing. In my previous work I highlighted the characteristics particular to [...]
St. George, Hellenic Republic Restaurant Mural
Client: Hellenic Republic Restaurant Brief: An interior wall mural painted with the egg tempera technique, of St. George at the Hellenic Republic Restaurant by Soula (and much help from Theo). Outcome: [...]
Life drawing at Brunswick Street Gallery
Not for sale. Charcoal on various paper, some include ink. Various time restraints. 2008. [...]